East Van Panto: Hercules

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 2 pm at The York, 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver | View Map | Phone

Get ready for another year of East Van’s wackiest, most joyfully subversive all-ages tradition!

Deep under the streets of Vancouver, Hades — God of the No-Fun-Derworld — is digging his way to power with his newest megaproject: the Arbutus Subway System — also known as the A.S.S. Expansion! Wanting to be adored by humankind and determined to squash protests from woke East Van, Hades will stop at nothing to claim the city as his own.

Standing in his way is his nephew and reluctant hero, Hercules. Raised by Hera — Goddess of East Van, local activist and undisputed ruler of Science World — Hercules could save the day…if he weren’t too busy tackling his Labours while chiselling away at his own statuesque physique! When Hades schemes to seize Science World and turn it into a gleaming shrine to outdated masculinity, Herc is put to the ultimate test. Can he overcome his personal trials before Hades flexes his way to total domination?

Tickets

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Running time: TBA

Produced by Theatre Replacement (Vancouver)
Writers: Pedro Chamale with Marcus Youssef
Director: Chelsea Haberlin
Music: Veda Hille